Argentine Child Passport Photo Requirements
For an Argentine child passport, RENAPER takes the photo during an in-person appointment. The photo rules include a 40 × 40 mm image with a plain white background[1][2].
Official Size and Dimensions
The passport image specification is 40 × 40 mm (about 1.57 × 1.57 inches)[1]. The regulation does not set a head-height measurement[1]. RENAPER takes the official photo, so a photo you prepare at home is for practice only[2].
You can use the tool above to crop a practice image to a square. RENAPER captures the photo used for the passport during the appointment[2].
For practice, crop the image square to see how your child’s face fits in the frame. RENAPER takes the official photo at the appointment[2].
Where the Photo is Taken
RENAPER captures the photo for a minor’s Pasaporte Ordinario para Argentinos. The applicant must attend in person[2].
You can take practice pictures at home to help your child get used to a camera. RENAPER takes the official photo[2].
You can help your child get used to a camera by taking practice pictures at home. RENAPER takes the official photo at the appointment[2].
Background and Lighting Requirements
The official rules require a uniform, plain white background for the picture[1][2]. You should avoid patterned walls, textured wallpaper, colorful posters, or dark objects behind your child during any practice sessions. A clean backdrop keeps the focus entirely on the child's face without any distracting visual elements in the frame.
For a practice photo, use even lighting and avoid shadows on your child’s face. The official sources specify a plain white background[1].
Good lighting is helpful when taking pictures at home. Position your child facing a large window with soft daylight, or use lamps placed at equal angles to reduce harsh shadows under the chin or nose.
Rules for Children and Eyes
For minors under 18, the passport is valid for five years[1].
The passport rules require the child’s eyes to be open and prohibit third-party hands from appearing while holding the child[1]. For a practice photo, you can place a baby on a plain white sheet, taking care to keep hands out of the frame.
For a practice photo, you can lay an infant on a clean white blanket and take the picture from above. Keep any toys outside the frame.
Headwear and Glasses Rules
The regulation permits hair coverings for religious reasons or health treatment, provided the main features of the face remain visible[1].
If your child’s hair is covered for religious or health reasons, the main features of the face must remain visible[1].
When planning what your child will wear on appointment day, keep these restrictions in mind. Hats and large hair accessories that are not worn for religious or medical purposes must be removed.
Printing and Submission Methods
You do not need to bring a printed photo; RENAPER captures it during the in-person process[2].
You can arrange your cropped photo onto a standard 4 by 6-inch sheet using the tool above. Print this arrangement at a local photo kiosk to get affordable physical prints that match standard photo sizes for your records.
Even though you do not submit printed pictures to the office, having practice prints can be useful for personal needs. Choose a simple paper finish and check that the dimensions measure forty by forty millimeters.
Common Refusal Reasons and Tips
The regulation requires a uniform, plain white background[1].
The regulation requires the child’s eyes to be open[1]. RENAPER takes the official photo[2].
Common issues during office visits include children closing their eyes or turning their heads away. To prevent delays, practice keeping your child still and looking forward for a few seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact size of an Argentine child passport photo?
Does the authority set a head height rule?
Who takes the passport photo?
RENAPER captures the photo, and the applicant must attend the appointment in person[2].
Can someone hold a baby in the photo?
No third-party hands may appear holding the child in the picture[2].
Are head coverings allowed in the photo?
Do I need to bring physical photos to the appointment?
No, you do not need to bring printed photos because RENAPER captures the official image during your visit[2].